Locked On Longhorns - Daily Podcast On Texas Longhorns Football & Basketball

Earlier today, it was reported that Texas Longhorns' RB CJ Baxter and QB Trey Owens plan to enter the transfer portal at the conclusion of the 2025 season. Will the Longhorns be able to overcome their losses? Where will Texas go for answers at RB and QB for the 2026 season? We break it all down on today's episode of Locked On Longhorns.   Thanks for tuning in! Please like, share, subscribe, and le...

The Texas Longhorns missed out on the College Football Playoff, but Tulane and James Madison didn't! What are we doing? Despite three top-10 wins this season, Texas sits at #13, while Tulane and James Madison snag playoff spots. Should the best teams be left out, or does college football need a reality check and a major change to its postseason format?   We break down the playoff snub, weighs in o...

As the off-season approaches, MAJOR questions are now facing the future of the Texas Longhorns. Could key contributors like Tre Wisner, DeAndre Moore, Malik Muhammad, Anthony Hill, and MORE be leaving Texas to pursue a career in the NFL? We've got the latest intel about the futures' of some major Longhorns on today's episode.   Plus, Steve Sarkisian hints to Texas' transfer portal strategy. Do you...

SEC shakeup: blockbuster coaching hires and playoff drama headline championship week. With Lane Kiffin joining LSU, Alex Golesh on board at Auburn, and Jon Sumrall taking the helm at Florida, the conference landscape is primed for surprises—are these bold moves enough to shift power in the SEC? Brandon Olsen and the Locked On Podcast Network squad debate the intrigue behind every new hire, break d...

The Texas Longhorns are REFUSING to back out of upcoming non-conference games against Ohio State and Michigan, despite getting snubbed for the College Football Playoff. Is this commitment to marquee non-conference games a brilliant play for Longhorns’ prestige, or a risky move that could cost them a spot in the expanded College Football Playoff? We break it all down.   Plus, portal season heats up...

Here we go again! The off-season has yet to arrive, but rumors surrounding Arch Manning's future with the Texas Longhorns have already begun. Do people REALLY believe that Arch Manning is going to enter the transfer portal? Does Texas have anything to worry about with LSU hiring Lane Kiffin? We break down the latest Texas Football portal nonsense on today's episode.   Thanks for tuning in! Please...

The Texas Longhorns face heartbreak as the College Football Playoff committee ranked the Horns at #13 in last night's rankings. Does Texas have ANY chance to make the Playoff? If not, should Texas cancel blockbuster matchups with Ohio State, Michigan, and Notre Dame to boost postseason chances?   Plus, it's National Signing Day! 4-star DB Toray Davis flipped to Texas and six standout prospects fro...

Earlier today, Alabama announced that it is replacing South Florida with Chattanooga on their 2026 schedule. Should the Texas Longhorns do something similar and replace Ohio State with somebody worse? Is the College Football Playoff Committee forcing teams to shy away from playing elite competition out of conference? Does Texas still have a chance to make it to the CFP? All of those questions, and...

Should the Texas Longhorns consider CANCELLING upcoming non-conference matchups against Ohio State, Michigan, and Notre Dame because of what's happened to Texas in the College Football Playoff discussion? Is there any benefit to playing these games versus scheduling "cupcakes" in non-conference play? Steve Sarkisian gave some interesting thoughts about the subject yesterday.   Plus, could the Long...

The Texas Longhorns fight for a College Football Playoff spot faces long odds after limited upsets, but hope isn’t lost. Will the committee finally realize that Texas has EARNED their way into the CFP? We break down Texas’ playoff scenarios, what the Horns need from the selection committee, and critical outcomes in conference championship weekend that could open the door.   Plus, major recruiting...

The Texas Longhorns reignited the College Football Playoff debate after toppling No. 3 Texas A&M for their third top-10 win this season. Head coach Steve Sarkisian passionately defends Texas’ playoff worthiness, spotlighting the Longhorns’ grueling schedule and willingness to face elite competition—including a narrow road loss to No. 1 Ohio State. Are the Longhorns being unfairly punished for chal...

Texas Fight! Texas Fight! And it's goodbye to A&M... AGAIN! The Texas Longhorns overpowered Texas A&M with a dominant second-half en route to a 27-17 win at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium. Will it be enough to get the Longhorns into the College Football Playoff? Why were the Longhorns able to pull off the upset? We're talking all about the HUGE win over the Aggies on the Locked On Longhorns Postgame S...

SEC rivalry week ramps up as playoff dreams and coaching rumors swirl. Can Alabama’s defense shut down Auburn in the Iron Bowl, or will house money and chaos reign in Jordan-Hare? Brandon Olsen, Chris Gordy, Steven Willis, and the squad debate playoff bids, shocking upsets, and which blueblood—Georgia or Texas A&M—faces a must-win scenario. Heated discussions erupt around Lane Kiffin’s future, wit...

The Texas Longhorns have the chance to SPOIL Texas A&M's bid at a perfect season this Friday at DKR. What do the Longhorns need to do to pull off the upset over the 3rd-ranked Aggies? We're joined by Matt Galatzan of Locked On Aggies for a Crossover episode to preview The Lone Star Showdown! Who has the edge? What the keys to victory? Who will be victorious on Black Friday? We answer those questio...

The Texas Longhorns are just THREE days away from a must-win matchup against the hated Texas A&M Aggies. What's the ONE THING the Longhorns have to do right to pull off the upset against the Aggies? We break it down on today's episode of Locked On Longhorns. Plus, could injuries at a few key positions play a vital role in determing who wins this game? And we've got the latest Texas Football recrui...

The Texas Longhorns’ explosive offense led the Horns past Arkansas, but mounting defensive woes spark concern ahead of a pivotal Texas A&M rivalry showdown. Can Pete Kwiatkowski’s unit patch critical leaks in time to stop an elite Aggies attack, or will recurring missed tackles and blown coverages derail Texas’ playoff dreams?   Plus, more takeaways from Saturday's win over the Razorbacks, includi...

The Texas Longhorns ROASTED the Arkansas Razorbacks at DKR earlier today, winning by a final of 52-37. Arch Manning had the best game of his career, as the Longhorns offense bounced back after a rough showing against the Georgia. The Texas defense on the other hand? Still a lot to clean up. We break down the good, bad, and ugly in an instant reaction Texas Longhorns' Postgame Show on Locked On Lon...

The Texas Longhorns are looking for a much-needed bounce back following last weekend's loss to Georgia. Can #17 Texas take care of business against an old rival to keep their slim College Football Playoff hopes alive? On today's episode, we preview tomorrow's game with John Nabors, the host of Locked On Razorbacks. What are the biggest keys to Texas-Arkansas? Can the Longhorns avoid a colossal ups...

Lane Kiffin's potential departure from Ole Miss dominates SEC headlines as both Florida and LSU reportedly offer massive guaranteed contracts. Is the Rebels coach truly losing sleep over leaving Oxford during their best season in decades? The SEC Squad breaks down Week 13's most critical matchups, including Vanderbilt's historic playoff push against Kentucky and Diego Pavia's Heisman candidacy. Th...

Texas Longhorns' HC Steve Sarkisian SQUASHED rumors of him leaving the Longhorns after the 2025 season, saying all reports are "absolutely false and untrue." Can we FINALLY put the Steve Sarkisian conversation to bed? We let you hear from the Texas head coach and dive into his comments.   We also begin our preview for this weekend's matchup against Arkansas. Are the Razorbacks dangerous despite th...

The Texas Longhorns ground game has hit crisis levels as the rushing attack ranks dead last in the SEC, igniting concerns over Steve Sarkisian's offensive strategy and the futures of Kyle Flood & Chad Scott. Has the tradition of elite Texas running backs vanished, or can a late-season turnaround salvage pride—and jobs—in Austin? We break down alarming trends, from historic low rushing stats and fa...

Texas Football Head Coach Steve Sarkisian gave a very interesting answer when asked about the 2025 Texas Longhorns' season yesterday... Did Coach Sark take a shot at Longhorn fans? We dissect Sarkisian's controversial comments about preseason expectations, accountability, and the disappointing 7-3 record despite high hopes from AP voters, coaches, and Vegas oddsmakers.   Other topics include Antho...

The Texas Longhorns have become one of the least disciplined teams in college football. How can this happen in Year 5 of the Steve Sarkisian era? When will the penalties stop?   On today's episode, we spotlight Texas’ alarming ranking—135th in penalties out of 136 FBS teams—and the costly infractions that plagued games against Georgia and Ohio State. Key discussion points include untimely flags, r...

After yet ANOTHER loss to Georgia, do the Texas Longhorns need to consider making a big change at the top? What can Steve Sarkisian and Texas do to FINALLY get over the hump against elite competition?   We dissect Texas’ humbling 35-10 loss, spotlighting the offense’s struggles against top-five teams, the impact of personnel decisions, and troubling trends in the secondary. Key discussions cover A...

The Texas Longhorns completely COLLAPSED in the 4th quarter against Georgia last night, losing 35-10 in Athens. What went wrong for the Longhorns? Does Texas still have ANY chance to make the College Football Playoff? Can Steve Sarkisian turn his fortunes around against Top 5 teams? We're breaking down last night's loss, on the Locked On Longhorns postgame show.   Thanks for tuning in! Please like...